Requested from DOJ by C. Pastrana at 08:18 PM on
Feb 12, 2019.
Purpose: Research
Date of Coverage: 01/01/2016 - 12/31/2018
Tracking no: #DOJ-709235415041
Pastrana 08:18 PM, Feb 12, 2019
Good day! I would like to request for information regarding the number of acquitted rape suspects/convicts in Quezon City. Specifically, I request the following:
1. Number of rape suspects acquitted in Quezon City trial courts from January 2016 to December 2018.
2. Number of rape convicts in Quezon City that were later acquitted by the Supreme Court from January 2016 to December 2018.
3. Information to be categorized, if possible, in the following: court where the suspects/convicts were acquitted, year of acquittal, and reason/s for the acquittal.
Thank you!
Dulin 04:53 PM, Feb 15, 2019
February 15, 2019
Dear Chazel,
Thank you for your request dated Feb 12, 2019 08:18:47 PM under Executive Order No. 2 (s. 2016) on Freedom of Information in the Executive Branch, for Number of acquitted rape suspects in Quezon City.
We received your request on Feb 12, 2019 08:18:47 PM and will respond on or before Mar 05, 2019 08:18:47 PM, in accordance with the Executive Order's implementing rules and regulations.
Should you have any questions regarding your request, kindly contact me using the reply function on the eFOI portal at https://www.foi.gov.ph/requests/aglzfmVmb2ktcGhyHQsSB0NvbnRlbnQiEERPSi03MDkyMzU0MTUwNDEM, for request with ticket number #DOJ-709235415041.
Thank you.
Respectfully,
Irene Dulin
FOI Officer
05:26 PM, Mar 07, 2019
5 March 2019
Dear Chazel Pastrana,
Greetings!
Thank you for your request dated Feb 12, 2019 08:18:47 PM under Executive Order No. 2 (s. 2016) on Freedom of Information in the Executive Branch.
Your Request
You asked for the number of acquittal and conviction in rape cases before Quezon City.
Response to Request
While our aim is to provide information whenever possible, in this instance the data you requested is unavailable at our Office and the procurement thereof will require action beyond our mandate.
Although citizens are afforded the right to information and, pursuant thereto, are entitled to "access to official records," the Constitution does not accord them a right to compel custodians of official records to prepare lists, abstracts, summaries and the like in their desire to acquire information on matters of public concern. (Valmonte v. Belmonte, G.R. No. 74930 February 13, 1989)
In any event, you may wish to contact, Mr. Reynald Feliciano, Records Section, Office of the City Prosecutor of Quezon City at 0929 391408 or Atty. Gregorio C. Tallud, Office of the Clerk of Court, Quezon City Trial Court at (02) 856-60-15 as regards the requested information.
For further assistance you may review the FAQ section of the eFOI site: https://www.foi.gov.ph/help.
Your right to request a review
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If you are not satisfied with the result of the review, you then have the right to appeal to the Office of the President under Administrative Order No. 22 (s. 2011).
Thank you.
Thank you.
Respectfully,
FOI Decision Maker
FOI Receiving Officer
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